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A
- ACE
- Academic Center for Excellence, providing tutoring and academic support.
- Austin
- Austin Hall, one of the traditional-style freshman residence halls.
B
- Barry
- The Barrymore Hotel, which serves as off-campus student housing for the university.
- Barrymore
- The Barrymore Hotel, a local hotel used as off-campus student housing for UT students.
- Boar's Head
- The deli-style dining option located within Morsani Hall, popular for custom sandwiches.
- Brevard
- Brevard Hall, a residence hall housing both first-year and upper-class students.
C
- CAB
- Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
- Curtis Hixon
- The large waterfront park located across the river from campus, often used for city events.
D
- DCC
- Diplomat Community Council, the student leadership group within the residence halls.
- DECA
- A student organization focused on marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
- Dining Dollars
- Flexible funds that can be used at on-campus dining and select off-campus partner restaurants.
- DIP
- Diversity and Inclusion Programs, an office focused on multicultural student support and events.
- DPhiE
- Delta Phi Epsilon, one of the prominent sororities on campus.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated in Morsani Hall.
- EPC
- Environmental Protection Coalition, a student organization focused on sustainability and environmentalism.
F
- FSL
- Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus.
- FYE
- First-Year Experience, a program designed to help new students transition to the university.
G
- Gasparilla
- The massive annual pirate-themed festival in Tampa that is a major social event for the student body.
- Grand
- Grand Center, a large residence hall and parking complex for first-year and upper-class students.
H
- Hammock Forest
- The cluster of trees near the library where students frequently hang hammocks to relax.
- Hammock Hollow
- A popular outdoor student gathering spot equipped with posts for hanging hammocks.
- Hammock Row
- The area on campus where students frequently set up hammocks between trees.
- Hammocking
- A popular student pastime of hanging portable hammocks between trees in Plant Park.
- HGL
- The Howard G. Ledgwidge track and field area, often used for intramurals.
- HoJo
- Howard Johnson Hall, a residence hall located just off the main campus perimeter.
J
- Jenkins
- Jenkins Hall, a residence hall located near the fitness center.
L
- Laser Team
- A student term for campus safety or transport services, often used when students want a ride across campus.
M
- McKay
- McKay Hall, a traditional-style residence hall located near the center of campus.
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall swipe for a set meal at retail locations like Chick-fil-A or Boar's Head.
- Meal Swipes
- The credits used to enter the Vaughn Center dining hall (The Caf).
- Meal Swipes
- Credits used for entry into the main dining hall (The Caf).
- Morsani
- Morsani Hall, a residence hall that also houses Einstein Bros. Bagels.
- Morsani
- The dining area in Morsani Hall, which typically houses options like Boar's Head and sushi.
- Morsani Dining
- Refers to the retail food options located on the ground floor of Morsani Hall.
- Morsani Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated on the ground floor of Morsani Hall.
O
- OSI
- Office of Student Involvement, the hub for campus clubs and activities.
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, the administrative hub for student organizations and involvement.
- OSLE
- Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, which oversees campus organizations and activities.
P
- P-Chop
- The P.F. Chang's To Go location on campus.
- P-Pod
- Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.) Market, the campus convenience stores found in various buildings.
- P.A.W.S.
- Peers Advancing Wellness and Safety, a student group focused on health and wellness education.
- P.E.A.C.E.
- People Exploring Active Community Experiences, the campus volunteer and service center.
- P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, the campus convenience stores located in various buildings.
- Palm
- Palm Apartments, a residence hall complex for upperclassmen.
- Panache
- The upscale, buffet-style dining room located in Plant Hall.
- Pandini's
- An Italian-style eatery located within the Vaughn Center.
- Panera
- The Panera Bread location situated in the Sykes College of Business.
- PAWS
- A student organization dedicated to animal welfare and local shelter support.
- PEACE
- People Exploring Active Community Experiences, the university's volunteer and service center.
- Plant Park
- The historic green space between Plant Hall and the river, frequently used for 'hammocking'.
R
- ResCom
- The Residence Complex, a cluster of apartment-style dorms on the north side of campus.
- RHA
- Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living on campus.
S
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for the UT student population.
- Smiley
- Smiley Hall, one of the older residence halls on campus.
- SoHo
- South Howard Avenue, a popular nearby district known for its nightlife and restaurants frequented by students.
- SP
- Student Productions, the student-led programming board that organizes campus events.
- Spartacus
- The official mascot of the University of Tampa.
- Spartan
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any UT student.
- Spartan Cash
- Funds added to a student ID card that can be used at the bookstore, vending machines, and participating off-campus merchants.
- Spartan Club
- The food court in the Vaughn Center featuring various retail food brands.
- Spartan Dollars
- A declining balance currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining.
- Spartan Dollars
- Flexible spending currency included in meal plans for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
- Spartan Ready
- The university's competency framework designed to prepare students for post-graduation success.
- Spartan's
- Spartan's Grill, a popular dining spot located within the Vaughn Center.
- Spartan's Cove
- The food court area in the Vaughn Center featuring various retail dining brands.
- Spartan's Den
- The food court area in the Vaughn Center featuring various retail dining brands.
- Spartan's Grill
- The late-night dining option located in the Vaughn Center.
- Spartans
- The official mascot and collective name for University of Tampa students.
- SPB
- Student Programming Board, the group responsible for planning major campus events and entertainment.
- SPC
- Student Productions Council, the student-led board that plans major campus events.
- Stadium
- Frank and Carol Morsani Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its former name or proximity to the athletic fields.
- Starbs
- The on-campus Starbucks located in the Thomas Graduate Center.
- Starbucks
- The full-service Starbucks locations found in the Vaughn Center and Sykes College of Business.
- Straz
- Straz Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- Student Productions
- The primary student-led programming board that plans campus events (formerly known as ACE).
- Swipes
- Meal credits used specifically for entry into the Ultimate Dining Center (The Caf).
- Swipes
- Meal plan credits used for entry into the Vaughn Center dining hall or for meal exchanges.
- Sykes Starbucks
- The Starbucks coffee shop located within the Sykes College of Business building.
T
- The Barry
- The Barrymore Hotel, which serves as a residence hall located across the river from the main campus.
- The Barrymore
- The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, which serves as off-campus student housing for upperclassmen.
- The Beach
- The grassy and pool area near the Vaughn Center where students sunbathe and socialize.
- The Boathouse
- The Boathouse, a full-service campus restaurant overlooking the river.
- The Bridge
- The Kennedy Boulevard bridge that connects the UT campus to downtown Tampa.
- The Bubble
- A term used by students to describe the insular social environment of the small, gated campus.
- The Caf
- The Ultimate Dining hall located on the first floor of the Vaughn Center.
- The Club
- The Spartan Club, a food court area in the Vaughn Center featuring various retail brands.
- The Den
- Spartan's Den, a food court area in the Vaughn Center featuring various vendors.
- The Grill
- Spartan's Grill, a dining location in the Vaughn Center known for burgers and late-night bites.
- The Hammock
- The designated area in Plant Park where students frequently set up hammocks to study or relax.
- The Hammock Area
- The designated trees near the river where students frequently set up hammocks to relax.
- The Hammock Forest
- The cluster of trees near the library where students frequently hang hammocks to relax.
- The Hammock Garden
- A designated outdoor area near the Hillsborough River where students hang hammocks to study or relax.
- The Hammock Grove
- A designated outdoor area with posts specifically for students to hang hammocks.
- The Hammock Hollow
- A designated area on campus where students frequently set up hammocks to relax.
- The Hammock Park
- The grassy area near the Hillsborough River where students frequently set up hammocks.
- The Hammocks
- The grassy area along the Hillsborough River where students frequently set up portable hammocks.
- The Henry
- An off-campus luxury apartment building popular with UTampa students.
- The Joe
- Joseph B. Rood Hall, a residence hall on the east side of campus.
- The Market
- The on-campus convenience store located in the Vaughn Center.
- The McKay
- McKay Hall, a traditional-style residence hall often housing freshmen.
- The Minaret
- The official student-run newspaper of the University of Tampa.
- The Minaret
- The official student-run newspaper of the University of Tampa.
- The Minarets
- The silver Moorish-style towers atop Plant Hall, often used as a meeting landmark.
- The Morsani Dining
- Refers to the collection of food options located within Morsani Hall, such as Panera or Boar's Head.
- The P-Pod
- The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store found in several campus locations.
- The P.O.D.
- Provisions on Demand, the campus convenience stores located in various buildings like Morsani and Vaughn.
- The Palm
- Palm Apartments, a popular on-campus housing option for upperclassmen.
- The Panera
- The Panera Bread location situated within the Macdonald-Kelce Library.
- The Park
- Plant Park, the scenic green space located between Plant Hall and the river.
- The Quad
- The large open green space in front of Plant Hall used for events and lounging.
- The Rat
- Common student shorthand for the Rathskeller restaurant in Plant Hall.
- The Rat
- The Rathskeller, a historic dining and social space located in the basement of Plant Hall.
- The Rathskeller
- A casual dining and social space located in the basement of Plant Hall, often called 'The Rat'.
- The River
- Refers to the Hillsborough River, which borders the eastern edge of the campus.
- The Riverfront
- The park and walkway area along the Hillsborough River bordering the campus.
- The Riverwalk
- The paved public path along the Hillsborough River that borders the campus, popular for walking and running.
- The Spartan
- The bronze statue in the center of campus, often used as a meeting point for students.
- The Spite Spire
- A local legend/slang term sometimes used to refer to the competitive nature of the minarets' height.
- The Straz
- Straz Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.
- The V
- The Vaughn Center, a multi-purpose building that houses residence halls on its upper floors.
- The Veranda
- The iconic long porch of Plant Hall, a popular spot for students to study or socialize in rocking chairs.
- The Verandah
- The large, historic porch of Plant Hall used for studying and socializing.
- Transfer
- A term frequently used to describe the large portion of the student body that transferred from other schools.
- Transfer U
- A common student nickname for UT due to its high percentage of transfer students.
U
- UD
- Ultimate Dining, the main buffet-style dining hall located in the Vaughn Center.
- UDC
- The Ultimate Dining Center, the primary buffet-style dining hall on campus.
- Ultimate
- Ultimate Dining, the main all-you-care-to-eat buffet-style dining hall on campus.
- Urso
- Urso Hall, an apartment-style residence hall primarily for upperclassmen.
- UT
- The standard shorthand for The University of Tampa.
- UT
- The common shorthand for the University of Tampa.
- UT Dollars
- Funds included with voluntary/commuter meal plans, which carry over between semesters.
- UT GSS
- The Graduate Student Senate, representing the interests of graduate students.
- UT TV
- The student-run television station and production organization.
- UTampa
- The common shorthand name used by students and the community to refer to the University of Tampa.
- UTampa
- The common shorthand and social media handle for the University of Tampa.
- UTampa Pride
- The primary student organization for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
- UTP
- University of Tampa Productions, the student-led board responsible for planning major campus events and concerts.
- UTPD
- University of Tampa Police Department, the campus law enforcement agency.
- UTSP
- University of Tampa Student Productions, the student-led programming board for campus events.
- UTTV
- UT Television, the student-run television station.
- UTV
- UT TV, the student-run television station on campus.
V
- Vaughn
- The residential floors of the Vaughn Center, the main student hub.
- Vaughn
- The main dining hall located in the Vaughn Center.
- Vaughn Food Court
- The retail dining area in the Vaughn Center featuring brands like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.
- Vaughn Panera
- The Panera Bread location situated within the Vaughn Center.
- Vaughn Starbucks
- The Starbucks location situated in the main lobby of the Vaughn Center.
W
- Whisk
- Whisk & Whip, a bakery and dessert spot on campus.
- WUTT
- The student-run radio station at the University of Tampa.
Y
- Ybor
- Ybor City, a historic district in Tampa known for its clubs and social scene frequented by UT students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Babbitt
- The Babbitt Center, used for academic and administrative purposes.
- Benson
- The Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center, the main campus gym.
- BikeUTampa
- A free bike rental program for students managed by the Fitness and Recreation Center.
- Blackboard
- The digital platform where professors post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Campus Safety Escort
- A service provided by Campus Safety to walk or drive students across campus at night.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where professors post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
- Cass
- The Cass Building, which houses communication and technology labs.
- chick_fil_a
- Chick-fil-A
- Daly
- The Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building, a hub for entrepreneurship and technology classes.
- DASH
- The Downtown Area Shared Hub, a free shuttle service often used by students to travel around downtown Tampa.
- Dickey
- The Dickey Health and Wellness Center, the primary medical facility for students.
- Dickey
- The Dickey Health and Wellness Center, the primary on-campus medical facility.
- Dickey Health
- The Dickey Health and Wellness Center, the on-campus medical facility.
- Dining Dollars
- Tax-free funds included with meal plans that can be used at any on-campus dining retail location.
- einstein_bros_bagels
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Ferman
- The Ferman Center for the Arts, housing music, art, and theater programs.
- Gate Access
- The requirement to use a Spartan Card to enter campus parking garages and certain pedestrian gates after hours.
- GHS
- The Graduate and Health Studies Building, located on the western edge of campus.
- Grubhub
- The mobile app used for ordering food ahead at campus dining locations like the Spartan Club.
- InvolveUT
- The online platform used by students to join organizations and track campus events.
- Jenkins
- The Jenkins Health and Technology Building, housing nursing and health science programs.
- Kelce
- The Macdonald-Kelce Library, the primary academic library on campus.
- Kennedy
- The Kennedy Boulevard Building, used for classrooms and faculty offices.
- LASER
- The safety escort service provided by Campus Safety for students traveling across campus at night.
- Live Oak
- The university's main web portal for accessing student email and campus resources.
- Live Oak Park
- A central outdoor green space used for student organization fairs and major campus events.
- Live UT
- The housing portal where students apply for rooms, select roommates, and submit maintenance requests.
- Live Well UT
- The campus wellness initiative providing health resources and peer education.
- LiveSafe
- The mobile safety app used by students to report concerns and receive emergency alerts.
- MacDonald
- The MacDonald-Kelce Library.
- Macdonald-Kelce
- The main campus library, often referred to simply as 'the library'.
- Martinez
- The Martinez Athletics Center, home to the gym and sports facilities.
- McNiff
- The McNiff Fitness Center, the primary on-campus gym facility.
- Meal Swipes
- The credits used to enter the Vaughn Dining Hall (The Caf) as part of a student's meal plan.
- MKL
- Macdonald-Kelce Library, the primary research and study facility on campus.
- MyUTampa
- The central web portal and launchpad for accessing campus applications and email.
- pandini_s
- Pandini's
- Plant
- Plant Hall, the historic main building of the university, formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel.
- Plant Hall
- The iconic main building of the university, formerly the Tampa Bay Hotel, known for its minarets.
- Plant Park
- The large green space between Plant Hall and the river, used for recreation and events.
- Rave
- The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus safety.
- Reading Day
- A designated day before final exams with no classes, intended for students to study.
- Riseman
- The Benson Alex Riseman Fitness Center, the primary campus gym and recreation facility.
- Riverside
- The Riverside Center, containing Career Services, the Post Office, and classrooms.
- Safe Ride
- A student-run transportation service providing safe travel around the campus area at night.
- Spartan Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Spartan Cash
- A prepaid account on the Spartan Card used for laundry, printing, and at select off-campus partners.
- Spartan Dollars
- A declining balance currency loaded onto the Spartan Card for use at on-campus dining locations.
- Spartan Family Portal
- An online platform for parents and families to stay connected with university news and student resources.
- Spartan Mobile
- The official university app providing access to campus maps, news, and event schedules.
- Spartan Mobile ID
- The digital version of the student ID card accessible via smartphone.
- Spartan Net
- The campus-wide Wi-Fi network for students and faculty.
- Spartan Ready
- A university initiative and competency program designed to prepare students for post-graduation success.
- Spartan Ride
- The university-provided shuttle service for students to travel around campus and nearby areas.
- Spartan SOS
- The official campus safety app that connects students directly to Campus Safety.
- SpartanLearn
- The university's learning management system (powered by Canvas) for course materials and assignments.
- SpartanNet
- The internal campus portal used to access email, Blackboard, and other student resources.
- SpartanWeb
- The legacy portal system, though largely replaced by Workday for most student functions.
- star_ginger
- Star Ginger
- starbucks_at_grand_center
- Starbucks at Grand Center
- Swipe
- A single meal credit used to enter the Ultimate Dining hall.
- Sykes
- The Sykes College of Business building.
- The Dickey
- The Dickey Health and Wellness Center, the primary on-campus medical facility.
- The Dickey Health Center
- The campus wellness and medical facility, often just called 'The Health Center'.
- The Downtowner
- A free electric shuttle service providing on-demand transportation within the downtown Tampa area.
- The Fit
- The Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center.
- The Fitness Center
- The Benson Alex Riseman Fitness Center, the main campus gym.
- The Gym
- The Benson Alex Riseman Fitness Center.
- The Library
- The Macdonald-Kelce Library, the primary academic resource center.
- The Minaret
- While a building feature, it is also the name of the official student newspaper.
- The Minaret
- The official student-run newspaper of the University of Tampa.
- The Minarets
- The iconic silver towers atop Plant Hall, often used as a metonym for the building or the university itself.
- The Post Office
- The campus mail center located in the basement level of the Vaughn Center.
- The Rick
- The Rick Thomas Parking Garage, one of the primary parking structures on campus.
- The Shuttle
- The university-provided transportation service that moves students between the main campus and the Barrymore Hotel.
- The Trolley
- The TECO Line Streetcar, which provides free transportation from near campus to Ybor City.
- Thomas
- The Thomas Parking Garage, another major parking structure for students and staff.
- Thomas Garage
- The parking garage located near the Thomas Residence Hall, primarily used by residents and commuters.
- ultimate_dining
- Ultimate Dining
- UT Alert
- The emergency notification system that sends texts and emails regarding campus safety.
- UT Shuttle
- The transportation service that provides rides between the main campus and the Barrymore residence hall.
- UTPD
- The University of Tampa Police Department, responsible for campus security and safety.
- Vaughn
- The Vaughn Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
- Via
- The on-demand shuttle service technology used for student transit around the campus and local area.
- West Garage
- The primary multi-level parking structure located on the west side of the campus.
- Workday
- The online administrative portal used for class registration, viewing grades, and financial aid.
- Zipcar
- A car-sharing service available on campus for students to rent vehicles by the hour or day.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Term 2026 runs May 26, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 149 approved campus terms and 87 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.